Conditions

Minor Issues 30 days ago

@4:30 pm Thursday wet leaves, thickening fog. No mud or puddles. No downed trees. Rideable though we were jogging. History

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“The 3rd of 4 Stacked Loops in Highland State Rec. A fun short loop with one extended climb.”

— Randy Kessler

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Popular with hunters during deer season. Check Michigan DNR site for exact dates and wear orange when appropriate. A Michigan "Recreation Passport" is required to park at the trail-head

Description

The C Loop has a short 2-way connector off of the B Loop and is the 3rd of the 4 stacked loops in Highland Recreation A-B-C-D Loops. At the beginning of the C Loop there is a good rock filter to let you know what is to follow. This loop has tighter switchbacks, more rocks and roots than A/B and one extended climb about 2/3rds of the way around. It is a fun, slow go if you still have the legs after A & B.

Your time is spent navigating rocks and roots on this narrow singletrack-lovers heaven. Plenty of off-camber trail will keep you on your toes, too. Beginners should ride this trail with other experienced riders; it is a challenging ride. The basic A/B Loop defines the character of this trail, while C Loop adds more rock passages.